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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:02:52 GMT
West Africa: With Transitions Underway in Mali and Chad, the Sahel is at a Crossroads
[Centre 4s] Very often the danger arises from where it is the least expected! In the Sahel, the violent death of President Deby is a stark confirmation of that. The unexpected disappearance of the warrior president, Idriss Deby, has reshuffled the ca...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:13:46 GMT
Chad: Habré Stays in Jail but His Support Grows
[JusticeInfo.net] Four years after his life sentence was upheld on appeal, former Chadian president Hissène Habré is to remain in jail. On April 20, the Senegalese judiciary rejected his request for a temporary release on health grounds. But Habré...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:15:54 GMT
Rwanda: Ecobank Rwanda Staff Contribute Towards Revamping Kamonyi Genocide Memorial
[New Times] Ecobank Rwanda staff, on April 25, visited Kamonyi Genocide Memorial site located in an area commonly known as 'Kibuza' to pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and donated Rwf5 million to help in the preservation ...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:22:32 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria, Cameroon Move to Counter Piracy in Gulf of Guinea
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Inter Regional Coordination Centre, ICC, Yaoundé, Cameroon, have formed a partnership to galvanise regional and international efforts to counter the menace of sea pir...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:11:59 GMT
Rwanda: How Effective Are Drones in Rwanda's War On Malaria?
[New Times] In the face of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the world is still grappling with malaria elimination.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:11:58 GMT
Rwanda: Five Takeaways As Unchr Boss Grandi Tours Gashora Camp for Asylum Seekers
[New Times] Filipo Grandi: I am impressed by the work done by the government, I enjoyed talking to people here. They have gone through incredible suffering, so this centre is really lifesaving for them not only because through here they find a future...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:11:57 GMT
Rwanda: Crystal Telecom Share Price Soars Ahead of MTN Rwanda Listing
[New Times] Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba: We had allowed one week for price discovery and market feel and market forces. CTL will close on Monday, settlement for 2 days up to Wednesday.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:32:26 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Recent Surge in Violence in DRC's Ituri Province Worsening Already Desperate Situation for Children
[Unicef] Kinshasa -- A recent surge in armed and inter-community violence in the eastern province of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening the plight of children, with serious violations against women and children being reported,...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:29:53 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame Commissions Over 700 Officer Cadets
[New Times] A total of 721 Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officer cadets are today expected to be commissioned by President Paul Kagame.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:26:37 GMT
Cameroon: Nigeria, Cameroon Synergise On Tackling Piracy
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), representing Nigeria and the Inter-Regional Coordination Centre (ICC) Yaoundé, Cameroon, have made fresh moves to stem the rising attacks and kidnapping of seafarers on m...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:48:41 GMT
Cameroon: Cameroon-Israel Relations - Minister, Ambassador Discuss Upcoming Projects
[Cameroon Tribune] This was during an audience on April 23, 2021at the Ministry of External Relations.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:48:38 GMT
Cameroon: Bride-Price - Should a Limit Be Fixed?
[Cameroon Tribune] Debate has been raging on with regards to the modification of items and amounts demanded for bride-price in many communities in Cameroon.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:48:33 GMT
Chad: State Burial of President Deby - Ceremony of Overflowing Emotions
[Cameroon Tribune] Among the medley of reefs deposited besides the cascade at the Nation's Square ceremonial ground, was that of Cameroon's Presidential couple officially presented by Defence Minister, Joseph Beti Assomo.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:11:59 GMT
Kenya: KDF Heads to DR Congo, One of Most Dangerous Places On Earth
[Nation] Kenya will deploy troops in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most dangerous places in the world.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:11:58 GMT
Rwanda: Bal 2021 - Govt Looks to Export Local Talent to an International Stage
[New Times] Rwanda is set to host the inaugural edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) from May 16 to 30 at the Kigali Arena.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:29:53 GMT
Rwanda: Basketball - Rwanda Looks to Export Talent
[New Times] Rwanda is set to host the inaugural edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) from May 16 to 30 at the Kigali Arena.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:46:59 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: A New Scramble for DR Congo Begins in Earnest As Tshisekedi Steadies the Ship
[East African] Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is increasingly being viewed as his own man. He has succeeded in shaking off his predecessor and perceived puppeteer Joseph Kabila and even gone ahead to be elected chair of the A...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:05:43 GMT
Chad: Chad - Junta Names Presidential Runner-Up As Transitional PM
[DW] Chad's new military rulers have named Albert Pahimi Padacke as prime minister of a transitional government. Opposition politicians have slammed the move.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:02:25 GMT
Kenya: Chad Military Names Albert Padacke As Head of Transitional Government
[Nation] Yaounde -- Chad's military has named the country's former Prime Minister Albert Pahimi Padacke as head of the transitional government. Mahamat Idriss Deby, head of the Transitional Military Council, announced the appointment in a decree sign...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:55:06 GMT
Chad: Chad Rebels Ready to 'Observe Ceasefire'
[DW] The FACT rebel group, which has been accused of killing President Idriss Deby, says it is willing to discuss a political settlement for the country's future.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:45:46 GMT
Cameroon: African Women's Handball Championship - Lionesses Get Material, Technical Support
[Cameroon Tribune] A Brazilian sports company donated training equipment to the national team during a ceremony organised recently in Yaounde.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:45:46 GMT
Cameroon: Elite One - TKC Floors Apejes
[Cameroon Tribune] The game counting for day-9 of the championship ended on a 2-1 goal margin in favour of the Yaounde club at the Amadou Ahidjo annex 1 stadium.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:45:43 GMT
Cameroon: Boosting Rice Cultivation - New Processing Unit Announced
[Cameroon Tribune] Visiting Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on April 23, 2021 saluted efforts of UNVDA Ndop to enhance the production of rice in the face of security challenges.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:45:41 GMT
Cameroon: Covid-19 Vaccines - Pharmacies to Begin Distribution Soon
[Cameroon Tribune] During their 3rd ordinary session on April 22, 2021, the Association of Cameroon Pharmacists made several recommendations to help curb the spread of dreaded pandemic in the country.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:45:41 GMT
Cameroon: Bimbia Slave Village - Visiting Delegation Presents Action Plan
[Cameroon Tribune] Prime Minister, Joseph Dion Ngute received the UNESCO international and national experts led by Arts and Culture Minister on April 23, 2021.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:45:38 GMT
Cameroon: Table Tennis - National Teams Competition Kicks Off
[Cameroon Tribune] The first playing day of the championship took place at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex recently.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:45:35 GMT
Cameroon: Awu - Aspiring for Full Dormination
[Cameroon Tribune] The artist is striving to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry with a new genre of music which he calls, "Makossa-fusion".

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:01:16 GMT
Angola: Angolan Defense Budget Increase to Benefit China, Russia
[CAJ News] Luanda -- ANGOLA'S expenditure on defense is projected to increase to US$8,5 billion cumulatively amid security threats. This is set to benefit defense supply powerhouses, China and Russia.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:42:24 GMT
Cameroon: Take the Fight to the End
[Cameroon Tribune] The production, marketing and consumption of whisky in sachets are persistently developing serious resistance to all administrative measures towards their complete ban.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:42:22 GMT
Cameroon: Quality Indigenous Food, Drug Consumption - A Million Fruit Trees, Medicinal Plants to Be Planted By 2025
[Cameroon Tribune] The initiative by Reece International Research Consortium, RIRCO consortium, seeks to promote food technology, ensure better health and economic growth in Cameroon.



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